ODU IFA OBARA OGBE/OBARABOGBE/OBARAGBOBE
COMMENTARIES BY BABALAWO OBANIFA-Obanifa extreme documentaries
In this current work Babalawo Obanifa will make exhaustive commentaries on Odu Ifa Obara Ogbe also known as Odu Ifa Obara-bogbe/obara-gbogbe .This current work will be useful to any practicing Babalawo and
Ifa devotee who want to have detail knowledge of Odu Ifa Obara Ogbe . The work will also be useful for those who imprint or born by
Odu Ifa Obara-Ogbe during their Ikosedaye or Itelodu(Ifa initiation) who want to have detail knowledge and interpretations of it.
It is instructive that any information reveals or commentaries made during the
course of this work is authoritative and can be rely on as a practicing guide
by any Babalawo or Ifa devotee in field of African Ifa spirituality. The author
of this work (Babalawo Obanifa) is an authoritative leading Ifa and Orisa
theologian so any knowledge reveals and document in this work is for actual
spiritual practice. This work shall examine among other things: What is Odu Ifa
Obara Ogbe ? What are the affiliated
Orisa and Irunmole with Odu Ifa Obara Ogbe? What are the taboo of Odu Ifa Obara
Ogbe?What are the area of compatible profession or career for those born under
the star of Obara Ogbe . The likely names that can be given to those born by
Odu Ifa Obara -Ogbe during their
Ikosedaye or Itelodu ? Synopsis of messages for those born under star of
Odu Ifa Obara Ogbe during Itelodu or Ikosedaye. Some sacred
messages in Odu Ifa Obara Ogbe and commentaries on them. These aforementioned
and more will be the major focus of this current work.
What is Odu Ifa Obara Ogbe
?
Odu Ifa Obara Ogbe is one of the Odu Ifa that fall into Amulu
category among the 256 odu Ifa. Whether on dida owo(divination chain throwing
divination) or Onte ale(Ikin ifa consultation on opon Ifa(Ifa divination tray)
whenever you have one leg of Odu Ifa Obara meji on the right and
one leg of Odu Ifa Ejiogbe
is on the left such Odu Ifa is known as Odu Ifa Obara Ogbe. The Babalawo
do have other appellation for it . Other names for Obara Ogbe in Ifa practice are:Obara -bogbe ,Obara gbogbe.
What are the affiliated
Orisa and Irunmole with Odu Ifa Obara Ogbe ?
By this question we are
referring to other divinities that have nexus and affiliated in one way or the
other with Odu Ifa Obara Ogbe that those
who were born under the star of this Odu Ifa Obara Ogbe during their
Itelodu or Ikosedaye can have along with their Ifa in other to have a very
successful and problem free life. The outstanding identifiable Irunmole and
Orisa in this Odu Ifa are:Ifa,EsuOdara,Ogun,,Odu,Oya,Sango,Osun,Egungun,Ogun,Egbe,Obatala
,Osu,Iyaami and Ori. Each of this Orisa
and Irunmole have important function
they perform.
Ifa – Ifa function
for direction, overcoming of spiritual attack and sickness.
Egungun- Egungun function
for ancestral support, success and acquiring of all Ire of life.
Iyaami – Iyaami can be harness
to overcome sickness and get favor .
Esu Odara – Esu Odara
function for liberation from problems and protection of children from untimely
death
Egbe -Egbe function for economic and
relationship stability
Sango–Sango function for
victory over enemies, peace of mind and subduing of enemies and their
conspiracy
Osun – Osun function
for childbearing, success, elevation and general wellbeing
Ogun- Ogun function for
victory and opening of door for prosperity
Oyo – function for getting
support and assistance
Obatala- Obatala function
for wealth and blessing
By this we are referring
to both animate and inanimate object or behavior that those born under the star
of Odu Ifa Obara Ogbe during their Itelodu or Ikosejaye must avoid in
other to have a less problem free life. Below are commonly Identifiable taboo
for those born under this Odu:
-They
must avoid eating Sapala (corn pod)- toavoid experiencing unconsummated
fortune
-They
must not be over joyous to avoid getting
diaponitment on what they rely upon
-Must
not be a thief to avoid been expose to humiliation
-They
must never look down on women to avoid unconsummated fortune
-
They must never wear baggy trouser
-They
must never be too forward
What is the area of Compatible profession or career for those born
under the star of Obara ogbe ?
Obara Ogbe children are usually successful as
Ifa/Orisa Priest, Ifa/Orisa, healer,fire fighter, Politician, business man
The likely names that can
be given to those born by Odu Ifa Obara Ogbe during Ikosedaye or Itelodu ?
By this question we are
referring to likely names that can be given to those born under the star of Odu
Ifa Obara Ogbe their during Itelodu or Ikosedaye. The source of this name
are derive from the positive character from each stanza and story
from Odu Ifa Obara Ogbe . Below are some of the names available for this
purpose:
Ifasola_-
Ifa make wealth
Ifasina-
Ifa open doors
Some sacred messages Inside Odu Ifa Obara - Ogbe as narrated
and document By Babalawo Obanifa.
1.
Whenever
Ifa Obara Ogbe is reveal , Ifa foresees ire of victory over evil
principalities known as Ajogun (the malevolence forces), that is, death,
affliction, contention, ailment and loses for the person or group of person to
whom this Odu is reveals. They should offer ebo with one he-goat and money they
will also cook the yam that has
been used to propitiate Ifa to feed their Ifa. Local Candle make from raffia palm can also be light during the ebo. On this, Ifa says;
Iku
yoo
Arun
yoo
Dia
fun won lode Ido
Ibiti
won gbe n tanna le ajogun ibi lo
Iku ti be ninu ile yi
Ko
deru o maa lo o
Owiriwiri
A
o tanna Ifa wi won lara o
Owiriwiri
Arun ti be ninu ile yi
Ko
deru o maa lo o
Owiriwiri
A
o tanna Ifa wi won lara o
Owiriwiri
Ofo ti be ninu ile yi
Ko
deru o maa lo o
Owiriwiri
A
o tanna Ifa wi won lara o
Owiriwiri
Ejo ti be ninu ile yi
Ko
deru o maa lo o
Owiriwiri
A
o tanna Ifa wi won lara o
Owiriwiri
Gbogbo
ti be ninu ile yi
Ko
deru o maa lo o
Owiriwiri
A
o tanna Ifa wi won lara o
Owiriwiri
Translation:
Death
leave
Ailments
go
This
was Ifa’s message for the inhabitants of
Ido
Where
they put on light in the night to chase away malevolence forces
Death
in this land
Pack
your load and leave
Owiriwiri
We
shall engulf you with Ifa’s fire
Owiriwiri
Ailments in this land
Pack
your load and leave
Owiriwiri
We
shall engulf you with Ifa’s fire
Owiriwiri
Loses in this land
Pack
your load and leave
Owiriwiri
We
shall engulf you with Ifa’s fire
Owiriwiri
Contention
in this land
Pack
your load and leave
Owiriwiri
We
shall engulf you with Ifa’s fire
Owiriwiri
All
the malevolence forces in this land
Pack
your load and leave
Owiriwiri
We
shall engulf you with Ifa’s fire
Owiriwiri
2.
Ifa
advises the client to whom this Odu is reveal that if anyone who is closer to him or whoever
it may be in his household falls sick, and if the sickness is a serious one or
if there is any fearful spiritual attack on him or someone closer to him, the
client will need to do this Ifa
preparation in order to have victory over the ailment. You will procure one ram.
Cut the right side of the forelegs of the ram alive. Then, use iyerosun to
imprint Obara-Bogbe on the sight of the cut on the foreleg and recite the ese
Ifa written below on it. The family of the sick person will go and throw it
into the bush that is far away from the sick person’s home, and they must not
look at the back until they get back home. The remaining ram will be eaten by
the Awo and others except the sick person. On this Ifa says;
Agege
ni o see pajuba legan
Dia
fun Akin
Akin
nbe laarin ota
Akin
nsogbogbo arun nile
O
nnaju ati dide
Ebo
ni won ni ko waa se
Ogb’ebo,
o rubo
Nje
Akin o le ja
Akin
f’apa agbo segun o
Translation:
Agege
ni o see pajuba legan (name of Awo)
This
was Ifa’s message for Akin
When
Akin was in the midst of enemies
Akin was downcast with ailment
He
was struggling to get up
He
was advised to offer ebo
He
complied
Akin
could not fight
But
Akin conquered with the foreleg of a ram
4.
Ifa
says that there is the need for the person to whom this Odu is reveal to propitiate Egungun Alaso(masquerade) in
order to achieve success in all his endeavors
and for him to have ire of all the good things of life. Ifa also advises him
to offer ebo in order to stop wasteful
spending in his life or doing business
without profit. There is the need for him to get 2 pouches, the client will
holding one in his hand and the second one for the Babalawo. On this, Ifa says;
Ona
to taara maya
Dia
fun Lebe
Ti
nsowo lo sode Apinni
Ebo
ni won ni ko waa se
O
gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Kin
le npe Lebe o
Were
weke le npe Lebe
Mo
jo leekeni Ayelabola
Onidii
oge abebe sohun o sara
Were
le npe Lebe, were
Iwo
eyeba, eye a redi Eye a gbori igi da reterete
Were
le npe Lebe, were
Won
o ko nnkan kan fun mi
Were
le npe Lebe, were
Translation:
A
straight road without branches (alias of an Awo)
This was Ifa’ message for Lebe
When
going on a business trip to Apinni
He was advised to offer ebo
He
complied
What
do you call Lebe
A stupid man is what you call Lebe
I danced for the first time Ayelabola
The
one with beautiful buttock who begs for an unimportant thing
A
fool is what you call Lebe, a fool
The
bird that landed on a tree and wiggles its tail
The
bird that stands on the tree in its majestic splendor
A
fool is what you call Lebe, a fool
They
did not give me anything
You
think Lebe is stupid, a fool
4
Ifa
says that if somebody is sick and they cast ifa Obara Ogbe for the person, if Obara-Bogbe is revealed
during the consultation, the sick person must be well taken care of. The Awo
will consult Ifa to know what Ifa and other divinities will take. On this, Ifa
says;
Adafa
dibo
Ati
Adafa farun
Awon
mejeeji nrele Olofin loo gbawo
Ebo
ni won ni ki won se
Nje
Olobara, e b’Ogbe rere o
Ko
ma han lori
Ko
ma han lese
Olobara,
e b’Ogbe rere o
Translation:
The one who cast ifa and also and ibo determinant
And
the caster who always cast to remove hair
The
two of them were going to Olofin’s house to safe the life of an Awo
They
were advised to offer ebo
They
complied
Therefore,
Olobara you should offer ebo of ogbe satisfactorily
So
that it will not remain in the head
Nor
remains in the leg Olobara, you should offer ebo of Ogbe satisfactorily
5
.
Ifa
says that there is one thief in the place where this Odu is revealed. Ifa says
that this thief has been using spiritual power to cover-up his misdeeds. Ifa
advises them to offer ebo with one
matured he-goat and money. They also needs to offer one he-goat to propitiate
Esu Odara. Ifa advise the person who
have engage in any kind of theft to stop and offer ebo so that he will not
suffer public humiliation and disgrace. On this, Ifa says;
Owo
Eji la ri
A
o r’ese Eji
Dia
fun Olobara
O
nlo ree bese Ogbe lori apata
Ebo
ni won ni ko se
O
gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Translation:
We
can only see the hand of Eji
We
cannot see the leg
This
was Ifa’s message for Olobara
When
going to cover the footprint of Ogbe on the rock
He
was advised to offer ebo
He complied
6
Ifa
advises the client to offer ebo because
the Elders of the night and negative principalities are tormenting him. He need to offer ebo with16 rats and money. These
rats will be put on fire to remove the hair on the skin briefly. The ears,
tails, legs and the whole body must not be allowed to get burnt or cut off. He will also offer one he-goat, one she-goat and
money as ebo. Ifa warns you never to behave like someone who knows it
all. If you do, those helping you will simply abandon you, and what they do for
you will have a serious problem. There is also the need for you to propitiate
Esu and prepare Ipese for the Elders of the night. On this, Ifa says;
A
kii moo sun
Ka
moo wi
Keti
eku o ma baa jona Ifa
Dia
fun Latose
Omo
Ewi nle Alado
Akii
moo sun Ka moo wi
Keti
eku o ma baa jona Ifa
Dia
fun Sinnrinkusin omo Osu
A
kii moo sun
Ka
moo wi
Keti
eku o ma baa jona Ifa
Dia
fun Sonrowo omo Iya mi
A
kii moo sun
Ka
moo wi
Keti
eku o ma baa jona Ifa
Dia
fun karu-kodaa omo Elegbara
Nijo
awon mereerin dopon sile won lo o
Awon
mereerin ni won mule aye lowo
Eni
won pe yoo lowo nii lowo
Eni
won pe yoo kole nii kole
Eni
won pe yoo nire nii nire
Emi
sebo titi
Mo
pe Latose omo Ewi nile Alado
Sinringunsin
Ifa
o ba jebo o da f’elebo
Emi
sebo titi
Mo
pe Sinringunsin omo Osu
Sinringunsin
Ifa o ba jebo
o
da f’elebo
Sinringunsin
Emi
sebo titi
Mo
pe Sonrowo omo Iya mi
Sinringunsin
Ifa
o ba jebo o da f’elebo
Sinringunsin
Emi
sebo titi
Mo
pe karu-kadaa omo Elegbara
Sinringunsin
Ifa
o ba jebo o da f’elebo
Sinringunsin
Awa
o pe e ma ja nile
A
o pe e ma ja lodo
Ile
eni ba sebo ni ki e ma da si
Translation:
No matter how perfect or careful one may be
when burning a rat
There
is the tendency to burn the ear of the rat
This
was Ifa’s message for Latose
The
offspring of Ewi of Ado
No
matter how perfect or careful one may be when burning a rat
There
is the tendency to burn the ear of the rat
This
was Ifa’s message for Sinringunsin
The
offspring of Osu
No
matter how perfect or careful one may be when burning a rat
There
is the tendency to burn the ear of the rat
This
was Ifa’s declaration for Sonrowo
The
offspring of Iya mi
No matter how perfect or careful one may be
when burning a rat
There
is the tendency to burn the ear of the rat
This
was Ifa’s message for Karu-kodaa
The
offspring of Elegbara
On
the day the four of them put troughs in their house and went away
The
four of them were the ones who hold the earth in their hands
Whoever
they bless with money is the one who will have money
Whoever
they wish to bless with house is the one that will build house
Whoever
they give all the good things of life to will be the one that will possess all
the good things of life
I have been offering ebo all day long
I
called Latose the offspring of Ewi Alado
Sinringunsin
Ifa
please let people’s offerings be accepted
Sinringunsin
I offered ebo, and offered ebo
I called on Sinringusin The offspring of Osu
Sinringunsin
Ifa
please let people’s offerings be accepted
Sinringunsin
I offered ebo, offered ebo
I called on Sonrowo
The
offspring of Iya mi Sinringunsin
Ifa
please let people’s offerings be accepted
Sinringunsin
I offered ebo, offered ebo
I
called on Karu-kadaa
The
offspring of Elegbara Sinringunsin
Ifa
please let people’s offerings be accepted
sinringunsin
We
do not stop you from fighting at home
We
do not stop you from fighting at the river But, you must not have anything to
do with those who heed the advice of Ifa
7.
Ifa
advises this person not to be over joyous on any of his achievements and to always heed the advice of
Ifa. Ifa says that he must not wear a
baggy trouser, that is, a big shaped trouser. There is the need for him to
offer ebo with one he-goat, one big-shaped trouser, his coverlet and money. On
this, Ifa says;
Ijokujoo
nijo asinwin
Iyokuyo
layoo dindinrin
Dia
fun Oku-Aki
To
loun o joye Elewii lola
Won
ni ko rubo
Ko
rubo
E
didobale
E
kimi- kimi
Ifa
ti mo da lanaa ma se
Obara-Bogbe
o
Oku-Aki
yoo joye lola o
Translation:
It
is the mad person who dances indecently
Meaningless
joy is the joy of the imbecile
These
were Ifa’s message for Oku-Aki
Who
said he would be conferred with the chieftaincy title of Elewi the next day
He
was advised to offer ebo
He
refused
Prostrate on the ground Greet me, greet me
The
Ifa that was cast for me yesterday has come to pass
It
is Obara-Bogbe
Oku-Aki
would be conferred with chieftaincy title tomorrow
8.
Ifa
foresees ire of childbearing for this client . Ifa says that his children will be wealthy and will have many
supporters. Ifa advises her to offer ebo with 8 rats, 8 fish, 8 hen, 8 guinea
fowls, 8 pigeons and money .On this, Ifa says;
Ile
njo ni Saki
Ole
nja l’Ogbooro
Iwofa
a Jabataa loun o gbokan gboogbo raraara
Gbagba
ni gbagba Alaraagba
Idiko
nidiko Aseyin
Gbagba
ti se to fi di mo Idiko
Dia
fun Arohunwe
Tii
somo Oba Onitagi Olele
E
o wa w’omo Arohunwe werere
Kikii
majesi l’Arohunwe nwe
E
wa womo Arohunwe werere
Translation:
The
house is burning at Saki
Thief
is on rampage at Ogbooro
Iwofa
a Jabataa loun o gbokan gboogbo raraara
Gbagba ni gbagba Alaraagba Idiko nidiko Aseyin
Gbagba
ti se to fi di mo Idiko
This
was Ifa’s message for Arohunwe
The
offspring of Oba Onitagi Olele
Come
and see the offspring of Arohunwe as they are plenty
It
is only the little children that Arohunwe is attending to
Come
and see the offspring of Arohunwe as many as they are
9.
Ifa
says there is someone very close to the client who needs to offer one flower-designed dress
as ebo for childbearing. She also needs to offer ebo with 4 rats, 4 fish, one
hen and money. There is the need for her to feed Ifa with whatever Ifa will
take. On this, Ifa says;
Obara
bole-bole
Obara
boju-boj Dia fun Emi Ojiji
Omo
arododo wase nitori omo
Owindinwindin,
omo waa je dekunle Awo
Translation:
Obara bole-bole
Obara
boju-boju
This
was the Ifa message for Emi Ojiji
The
offspring of the one who offer flowered dress because of childbearing
Behold! Many children have decided to reside
in the home of Awo
10.
Ifa foresees ire of wealth from outside the place where this person was born and also in his place of birth. In
fact, there is no place he stay, that he
cannot succeed in life. Ifa advises him to offer ebo with 2 gourds, 4 guinea fowls, 4 pigeons
and money. He also need to feed Ifa
with fish and rat. On this, Ifa says;
Sekiti
popo
Dia
fun Olobara
Ti
yoo t’oko la wale
Ebo
ni won ni ko waa se
O
gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Olobara
nlaje
Sekiti
popo
Olobara
n lagbe
Sekiti
popo
Translation:
Sekiti
popo (name of an Awo)
This
was Ifa’s message for Olobara
Who
will become wealthy from the country-side
He
was advised to offer ebo
He
complied
Olobara
has become wealthy
Sekiti
popo
Olobara
has become the owner of many gourds
Sekiti
popo
12.
Ifa says that client need to offer ebo for accomplishment. He is planning to possess something which,
according to Ifa, he will get. You need to offer ebo with one rooster, one hen,
2 rats, 2 fish and money On this, Ifa
says;
Se
ki nroye
Dia
fun won ni Ijesa orun ami wajawaja
Se
ki nroye
Mo
ti se’bo Obara -Bogbe
Translation
Give
me a breathing space
This
was Ifa ‘message for the inhabitants of
Ijesa where their neck shakes incessantly
Give
me a breathing space
I
have complied with the advice of Obara-Bogbe
13
Ifa foresees ire of longevity for client . Ifa
says that he will have victory over
untimely death. Ifa advises him to propitiate Obatala with 16 snails, efun
(traditional white chalk), one he-goat and money. On this, Ifa says;
Apopo
ibikan o so ni poro oko
Dia
fun Oosanla Oseeremagbo
Ti
yoo ka iku lopaa oje
Ebo
ni won ni ko waa se
O
gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Nje,
Oosanla Oseeremagbo lo pa iku loopaa oje
Oba
Ijiwo lo pa’ku Awo ni gbangba
Translation:
Apopo
ibikan o so ni poro oko (name of an Awo)
Was the Awo who make Ifa for Oosanla(Obatala)
Who
was going to conquer death with lead staff
He
was advised to offer ebo
He
complied
Behold!
Obatala has defeated death
It
was Oba Ijiwo who conquered the death that could have killed Awo openly
14.
Ifa
says that there is a plump woman who is very close to client, who will get her
spouse from a place that is very close to a stream or river. Ifa foresees ire
of childbearing for this woman. She will need to offer ebo with hen, rat, fish
and money On this, Ifa says;
Obara
booboo Awo Eko
Dia
fun Eko
O
n re’sale abata
Lo
ree kannle omo ni bibi
Ebo
ni won ni ko se
O
gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Translation:
Obara
booboo, the Awo of Eko
This
was Ifa message for Eko
When
she was going to the riverside
To
start giving birth to children
She
was advised to offer ebo
She
complied
15.
Ifa
advises the client to offer ebo in order to pave the way for himto
become a respected and an important person in the society who will also
multiply in wealth and acquire more landed properties. The ebo materials
include 3 pigeons and moneYou also need to feed Ifa with rat, fish and hen On
this, Ifa says;
Bole– bole
Dia
fun Ekuga-Aja
Ti
nlo ree ba won mule ibudo
Ebo
ni won ni ko waa se
O
gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Translation:
Bole- bole
This
was Ifa’s message for Ekuya-Aja
When
he was going to acquire land at ibudo
He
was advised to offer ebo
He
complied
16
Ifa
foresees ire of financial success for you. Ifa advises you not to be
stingy, so that you will be blessed abundantly and become wealthy. On this, Ifa
says;
Ebi
npa inuu mi ihala-ihala
Ebi
npa inuu mi ihala-ihala
Ebi
npa inuu mi ihala-ihalo
Dia
fun Alabahun ajapa ogangannimale
Ti
won ni ko rubo
Ki
ahun o ma baa ko baa
Awamalo
ni nrele asemaso
Dia
fun Orunmila
Ti
nlo wo sile olori ahun lale Ife
Olori
ahun ni isu ti oun fi ka’na yii
O
di ojo metadinlogun k’oun o too sii wo
Orunmila
ni ibi ti oun ba fi osu oun gun
Osu
keta loun to ntuu
Nje
kinni o je kalabahun o lee tobi
Opo
aisetutu
Ni
o je kalabahun o lee tobi
Translation:
Ebi
npa inuu mi ihala-ihala
Ebi
npa inuu mi ihala-ihala
Ebi
npa inuu mi ihala-ihalo
These
were Ifa’s declarations to the tortoise
Who
was advised to offer ebo
So
that stinginess will not put him into trouble
He
who visits without departing went to the house of he who cooks without removing
the food on the fire
This
was the Ifa cast for Orunmila
When
going to the house of the most stingy person in Ile-Ife
The
stingy person says that the yam on fire will take him 17 days to cook
Orunmila
replied that it will take him 3months before he removes his Osu from where he
had placed it
Now
what prevents alabahun from not being great
Failure
to offer the recommended ebo and
etutu
Prevents
Alabahun from not being great
17.
Ifa
advise that this person should offer ebo
in order to avert untimely death for two of his sons. He need to offer ebo with 1,480 unit of money and venerate Esu Odara on his Ifa says;
Koo
ng o Koo Awo Agbe Dia fun Agbe
Ti
n loo kifa Oluigbo Won ni ko ru tire lokoo
Opekete
ndagba, n lo la’wo
wara-wara
solorun
Dia
fun Olobara
Ti
yoo Bogbe nijo ifa
Won
ni ko rubo tie lokoo
Olobara
Bogbe ni jije
Olobara
Bogbe ni mimu
Olobara
Bogbe ki omo Awo O le sun
Ko
le hanrun gbaa
Timi
Awo Ojo
Dia fun Alagbaa, Pelu u pasan
Eyi
ti won ni ko rubo re lokoo nitori omo
Esinsin
nii rawo ibeje-ibeje
Irawo
nii worun saasaa ma re Dia fun Orunmila
Ifa
o da Obara Bogbe sodun
Ebo
ni won ni ko se
Won
ni nitori kinlo fi difa
O
ni nitori Amosu omo oun
Won
ni ko rubo lokoo
Won
ni nitori kin lo fi dafa
O
ni nitori Amore omo oun
Won
ni ko rubo legbeje
Oko
o lowo Elegbara
Egbeje
ni ti Esu Odara
Olobara
Bogbe, ma jalubi
O
wo nile Awo.
Translation:
Gather
it together, I won’t do so
The
Awo of Agbe that make Ifa for Agbe
When
he was going to recite Ifa For Olu-Igbo
He
was advised to offer ebo with twenty cow
Gather
it together, I wont do so, the Awo of Aluko
Make
Ifa for Aluko
Where
going to recite ifa for Olu-odan
He
was advised to offer ebo with twenty cowries
Opekete
ndagba, the palm tree, was going to
Open
up his hands unto heaven.
He
make Ifa divination for Olobara
Who
will meet Ogbe on Ifa day
He
was advised to offer ebo with twenty cowries
Olobara
Bogbe has plenty to eat
Olobara
Bogbe has plenty to drink
Awo
to be able to sleep deeply
Timi
the Awo of Ojo
Make
Ifa for Alagbaa with whip
Who
was advised to offer ebo with twenty cowries
Because
of his children.
It
is flies that shake hands continuously
It
is the star that looks at heaven without getting there
This
was the Ifa message for Orunmila
Whom
Obara-Bogbe was his Ifa cast for the year
He
was advised to offer ebo
They
said what exactly made him to consult Ifa
He
responded that it was because of Amosu, his son
They
advised him to offer ebo with twenty cowries
They
inquired from him from him the reason for consulting Ifa
He
said it was because of Amore, his son
They
advised him to offer ebo with 1,400 cowries
Twenty
is for Alagbaa
1,400
for Esu-Odara
Olobara
Bogbe, please don’t find yourself inthe midst of problems,
It is not good for an Awo
I8.
Ifa
says that the first woman/man that this
person got married to was not likely to be his /her rightful spouse. Ifa says that his second marriage will be a blessed one. In
other words, if the woman you are married to presently happens to be your first
wife, the only option is for her to pack out from your house to her family
house or wherever, and you will go to her place to ask for her hand in marriage
as if you are marrying a new bride. But, if the woman in your home now is the
second one, it means that you are now married to the right person, according to
Ifa. Ifa advises this person to offer
ebo with one guinea fowl, one pigeon, one rooster and money. On this, Ifa says;
Obara
boo-boo
Dia
fun Egbodo
A
bu fun Sapala
Sapala
jade
K’egbodo
wole
Translation:
Obara
boo-boo This was the Ifa cast for Egbodo, fresh yam
Also
for Sapala, corm pod Sapala please give way
Let
Egbodo, new yams come in
19.
Ifa foresees ire of all the good things of life for the person to whom
this Odu is reveal. Ifa advises him to propitiate Egbe with different types of
eatable fruits and one he-goat. He also need to have the icon of Egbe in his house, so that he can be doing the propitiation on a regular
basis. On this Ifa says;
Senkutu
wele
Welewele
senkutu
Dia
fun Orunmila
O
n torun bo wale aye
Dia
fun Aje
O
ntorun bo wale aye
Aje,
aya, omo ati ire gbogbo o ma je n ribi rin
Senkutu
wele
Welewele
Senkutu
Translation:
Senkutu
wele
Welewele
senkutu
This
was Ifa’s message
to
Orunmila
When
he was coming from heaven to the earth
And
also to Aje
When
she was coming from heaven to earth
They
were advised to offer ebo
They
complied
Financial
success, good spouse, children and all the good things of life came in
abundance
Senkutu
wele
Welewele
senkutu
20.
Ifa says that the time of tribulations
of this client has come to an end. Ifa
advises him to offer ebo in order to achieve financial success. He will offer ebo with one ram. The fore-legs
will be cut. One will be used for ebo and the second fore-leg will be thrown
away into the bush in the outskirt of the town or somewhere that is far from
your home. This stanza in Obara-Bogbe says;
Agege
ni o se pajuba legan
Dia
fun Akin
Akin
nbe lawujo iponju
Ebo
ni won ni ko waa se
O
gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Akin
o le ja
Akin
f’apa agbo segun
Akin
o le ja
Translation:
Agege
ni o see pajuba legan
He
was the Awo who cast Ifa for Akin
When
Akin was in the circle of distress
He
was advised to offer ebo
He
complied
Akin
could not fight
Akin
won the battle with the arm of the ram
Akin
could not fight
21.
Ifa advises this client to whom Obara Ogbe appear to be helping the helpless at all times. He must not be selfish and he should always try all his possible best by putting smiles on the face of
the needy. By so doing, Olodumare will continue to enrich his pocket. Ifa says that there is the need for him
to be propitiating Oosanla(Obatala) on a regular basis.He is also advised to offer ebo with pigeon, dog’s fore- leg,
ram’s fore -leg and money. On this, Ifa says;
Adaba
rusurusu Awo ile Onileto
Dia
fun onileto
Omo
aji ni ojoojumo f’ohun toro
At’apa
aja, ati teki agbo
Ko
to ohun ti Oosa di segbinrin
Onileto
roju o f’ohun tooro
Translation:
Adaba
rusurusu, the residence Awo of Onileto
Make
Ifa for Onileto
The
offspring of the one who woke up in the morning to give gifts to people
The
fore-legs of the dog and ram altogether, was not up to what Oosa gave back in
return
Onileto
try to be giving gift to people
22.
Ifa
says that this person will become wealthy through a way that looks like
stealing to many people, but to him it is a blessing. And nobody can query him
about it. He is advised to offer ebo with 6 water yam and
money. He also need to propitiate Sango
with one rooster, bitter kola and money . There is also the need for you to
propitiate Oya with one hen . On this, Ifa says;
Eji
werewere ni o je ki n rese Akala
Iri
woroworo ni o je ki n rese ole
Dia
fun(Orunmila) Olobara
Won
ni ki Baba o jale
Ko
mu sorun araa re
Won
ni ko ru’bo
O
gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Translation:
Incessant
rain did not allow me to see the footprint of Akala
The
drops of dew did not let me see the leg of a thief
These
were Ifa’s declarations for (Orunmila)
Olobara
Baba
was advised to steal
In
order to take care of himself
He
was advised to offer ebo
He
complied
23
Ifa
says that there are negative forces in your house and there is the need for you
to offer ebo in order to chase them away. The ebo materials include one
she-goat, rat, fish, bird and money. You also need to feed Ifa with 6 he-goats.
On this, Ifa says;
Sogo
oromo
Sinnringunsin
Seeregomo
Dia
fun won n’Ijesa orun eja
Nijo
ti ajogun ko won mole pitipiti
Ebo
ni won ni ki won se
Won
gb’ebo, won ru’bo
Won
ni awon sebo Sango-oromo
Awon
ti sebo Sinnringunsin
Awon
ti sebo Seeregomo
Awon
ti sebo Gudugbu (ewura)
Translation:
Sogo
oromo
Sinnringunsin
Seeregomo
They
were the Awo who cast Ifa for them at Ijesa
When
the evil principalities invade them
They
were advised to offer ebo
They
complied
They
said they have offered the ebo of Sango-oromo
They
have offered ebo of Sinnringunsin
They
have offered ebo of Seeregomo
They
have offered ebo of Gudugbu(water yam)
24.
Ifa
says that there is a woman where this odu is reveal , this woman is looking for
the fruit of the womb. Ifa advises her to offer ebo with hen and money . She
also needs to feed Ifa with 2 rats and 2 fish. On this, Ifa says;
Obara
boo-boo-boo Awo Eko
Dia
fun Eko
Eyiti
n lo si isale abata
Ti
nloo kanrile omo ni bibi
Ebo
ni won ni ko waa se
O
gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Ko
pe, ko jinna
E
wa ba ni ni jebutu omo
Translation:
Obara
boo-boo-boo, the resident Awo of Eko
He
cast Ifa for Eko
When
she was going to the muddy area to start childbearing
She
was advised to offer ebo
She
complied
Not
too long, not too far
Join
us in the midst of children
Copyright :Babalawo
Pele Obasa Obanifa, phone and whatsapp contact :+2348166343145, location Ile
Ife osun state Nigeria.
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